View full sizeThe NYPD is seeking this man for questioning in connection with a gunpoint mugging in Rosebank earlier this month.Surveillance image provided by NYPD

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Police are asking the public's help in finding a man wanted for questioning in connection with a gunpoint mugging in Rosebank earlier this month.

The mugging took place on Feb. 13, at about 9:50 a.m., near 295 Tompkins Ave., according to a statement by the office of the NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Public Information.

The man approached the victim, an 18-year-old male, showed a gun, and demanded property, according to the NYPD statement.

The victim complied, handing over his wallet and cell phone, according to police.

The NYPD statement includes a photo of the man police refer to as the "suspect" in the case. According to NYPD spokesman Det. Joseph Cavitolo, the photo was taken about a half hour later at the McDonald's at 510 Bay St., where the suspect allegedly used the victim's ATM card.

Police describe him as a black male, about 6 feet tall. He wore a black scarf on his face, a black jacket and a black hat.

Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-TIPS (8477); visit nypdcrimestoppers.com or send text tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls will be kept confidential.